• It's clear after this weekend that GM Tim Murray has replaced the departed Ryan Miller as the face of the Buffalo Sabres. It hasn't taken him long to make a strong impression both in the city and around the league.

• Contract negotiations are at a standstill between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen. The Jackets wisely want a bridge deal, while the young center is looking to cash in long-term. You can't blame him for trying, but hopefully he's not dug in. It's fine as an early negotiating ploy, but he has to realize that he's a kid with one good NHL season on his resumé. The Jackets need him, but not at any price.

• It's looking more like three Montreal Canadiens veterans are heading to free agency. Pat Hickey names names and has the latest on the P.K. Subban negotiations as well. Spoiler alert: if Subban is not the lead, you can bet they're not going well.